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    Software-defined automation expands its range and penetration

    Mike Bacidore
    ACS’ Roy Krans explains how SDA reduces reliance on proprietary hardware, enables remote monitoring and updates, speeds deployment and supports machine learning
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    Unified namespace encourages more dynamic control architectures

    Tobey Strauch
    Increased complexity warrants modularized software and interfaces for improved functionality, authority, modularity and scalability
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    8 steps to the reverse-engineering process

    Tobey Strauch
    Use system thinking to see, hear and feel the components of a function
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    AI advancements for automation

    As AI automates programming tasks, the industrial workforce’s specialized knowledge becomes essential in guiding intelligent systems
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    Partnership creates condition monitoring tool

    Siemens’ Xcelerator platform offers advanced monitoring and quality control features, especially in tool condition management
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    5 trends shaping technology adoption

    Anna Townshend
    System integrator Gray Solutions focuses on AI, robotics, machine vision, edge computing and digital twins
    Development Platforms

    True digital twins behave like their physical counterparts

    Mike Bacidore
    Real-world data and a fully visualized platform allows engineering and operations to interpret the system state and motion
    Development Platforms

    Unlocking the power of digital twins: a guide for system integrators

    Anna Townshend
    From design validation to predictive maintenance, digital twins maximize efficiency and performance across the project lifecycle
    Development Platforms

    Digital twins provide insights during machine design and validation processes

    Anna Townshend
    A comprehensive digital twin can benefit the design verification and follow equipment to optimize production
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    Manage aging components with a system approach

    Tobey Strauch
    Integrated controls and automation systems with IT and software in a DevOps environment could enable product lifecycle management and overcome component obsolescence
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    4 dimensions to improve capabilities in simulation and test

    Mike Bacidore
    Model the complexity, explore the possibilities, go faster and stay integrated
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    You can’t do a digital twin without simulation

    Mike Bacidore
    Simulation was designed for manufacturers and engineers to mirror digital spaces